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The frost-proof gardenia is a cultivar of Gardenia jasminoides . As its name implies, it is more frost-hardy than other cultivars, which means it usually won't suffer damage from late-spring frosts. This plant was developed to tolerate freezing temperatures and grows best in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 7 through 11. With the 3-inch, fragrant white flowers that make gardenias so desirable, this plant is sure to be a hit with home gardeners in cooler climates.